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Your eyes are one of the most sensitive and vital organs in your body. When something changes, it can be a sign of a deeper issue. While not all symptoms mean something serious, ignoring them could allow a potentially harmful eye disease to progress. Here are key warning signs to watch for and why it’s important to take them seriously.

For individuals who struggle with comfort or vision clarity when wearing traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses offer a powerful and often life changing alternative. At Local Eyes Optometry, we specialize in helping patients discover the right vision correction option for their unique needs, and scleral lenses are becoming an increasingly popular solution for those who require advanced support.

In today’s digital age, most of us spend hours every day in front of screens. Whether it’s for work, school, or entertainment, extended screen time can lead to a condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also referred to as digital eye strain.

Life in New Braunfels is full of activity, from tubing the Comal River to exploring Gruene Historic District. But in the midst of our everyday routines, unexpected eye emergencies can happen. Whether it's an injury at work, an accident during a backyard barbecue, or a sudden vision change that seems to come out of nowhere, knowing when to seek immediate care can make all the difference in protecting your sight. At Local Eyes Optometry, we want to ensure that you and your family know what truly qualifies as an eye emergency—because not every issue can wait for a routine eye exam.

Switching to contact lenses can be an exciting yet slightly intimidating experience for first-time users. Unlike glasses, contacts require direct contact with the eyes, which can take some getting used to. If you’re new to contact lenses, you may wonder how long the adjustment period will last and what you can do to make the transition smoother.

LASIK is a life-changing procedure that can significantly improve vision and reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. However, achieving the best results involves more than just the surgery itself—it requires a comprehensive approach to care before and after the procedure. At Local Eyes Optometry, we’re committed to guiding you through every step of your LASIK journey to ensure optimal outcomes and long-term eye health.

In today’s digital world, children are spending more time than ever in front of screens—whether for school, entertainment, or social interaction. While technology brings many benefits, it can also pose challenges for eye health, particularly increasing the risk of myopia in kids.

Dry eye is a common yet frustrating condition that can affect our daily lives and overall comfort. Whether you're experiencing dryness, irritation, or blurred vision, dry eye can make even the simplest tasks difficult.

With the increasing use of screens and more time spent indoors, myopia is becoming more common in children. Fortunately, there’s an effective treatment available: orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K. At Local Eyes Optometry, we are proud to offer Ortho-K lenses as a solution for managing myopia in kids.

LASIK is a popular and widely-used vision correction procedure that has helped millions of people worldwide achieve clearer, sharper vision. This advanced surgical technique uses specialized lasers to reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.